The short answer
For most Fife kitchens, hallways and open-plan family rooms — LVT wins. It's waterproof, warm, quiet underfoot and the only sensible choice over underfloor heating (which most homes built in Duloch, Halbeath, Dalgety Bay and Glenrothes since 2010 have). Laminate is cheaper to buy and slightly tougher against deep scratches, so it still has a place in bedrooms, study rooms and rentals where waterproofing isn't the deciding factor.
Head-to-head comparison
Factor
LVT
Laminate
Winner
Waterproof
Yes, 100% on top
No — HDF core swells
LVT
Suitable over UFH
Yes — preferred choice
Limited (max 27°C)
LVT
Warmth underfoot
Warm
Cool, hollow feel
LVT
Noise underfoot
Quiet
Clicky
LVT
Scratch resistance
Very good
Excellent (AC4–AC5)
Laminate
Realism of look
Very high
Good
LVT
Lifespan (domestic)
15–20 years
7–12 years
LVT
Supply price (Fife)
£15–£40/m²
£10–£25/m²
Laminate
Fitted price (Fife)
£40–£70/m²
£30–£50/m²
Laminate
DIY-able
Click SPC only
Yes, mostly
Laminate
Which to choose, room by room
Kitchen / utility / bathroom
LVT, no question. Glue-down for premium feel, click SPC for speed.
Hallway
LVT — survives wet boots, dogs and pram wheels.
Open-plan living + kitchen
LVT for continuity over UFH and waterproofing in the kitchen zone.
Bedrooms / study
Laminate is fine here — but most clients still prefer carpet in bedrooms.